NASAL-SEPTUM DEFORMITY IN THE NEWBORN-INFANT DURING LABOR

The incidence of nasal septum dislocation (NSD) was studied in 447 newborns and was found to be 17%. The aim of this study was to establish its aetiology as well as to find ways of prevention and early diagnosis of this obstetrical injury. The following conclusions were drawn: (a) The high frequency of NSD is due to the inadequate support technique (Playfair manoeuvre) currently in use. This is true even when birth weight is normal or less than normal. (b) The severity of injury is lessened by the degree of experience of the obstetrician. This is why NSD is characterised as an obstetrical injury. (c) NSD to the right is more frequent in the front left position of occipital presentation. (d) NSD is more frequent in the anterior part of the nose because the injury is sustained by the anterior part of the septum. (e) The frequency of NSD was not higher in classical forceps delivery, in caesarean section, and in spontaneous delivery. (f) No statistically significant correlation was found between the duration of expulsion and nasal septum dislocation (chi-2 = 4.43, p > 0.1). Due to present conditions, a general rhinological examination of all neonates is necessary. The use of Metzenbaum’s sign (asymmetry of nostrils) and Jeppesen and Windfeld’s test (pressure on the tip of the nose), along with rhinoscopy are recommended. Early diagnosis and treatment of NSD is of great importance, since all complications arising from this obstetrical injury can be prevented and normal function of the nose restored

Prevalence of masturbation and associated factors in a British national probability survey

A stratified probability sample survey of the British general population, aged 16 to 44 years, was conducted from 1999 to 2001 (N = 11,161) using face-to-face interviewing and computer-assisted self-interviewing. We used these data to estimate the population prevalence of masturbation, and to identify sociodemographic, sexual behavioral, and attitudinal factors associated with reporting this behavior. Seventy-three percent of men and 36.8% of women reported masturbating in the 4 weeks prior to interview (95% confidence interval 71.5%-74.4% and 35.4%-38.2%, respectively). A number of sociodemographic and behavioral factors were associated with reporting masturbation. Among both men and women, reporting masturbation increased with higher levels of education and social class and was more common among those reporting sexual function problems. For women, masturbation was more likely among those who reported more frequent vaginal sex in the last four weeks, a greater repertoire of sexual activity (such as reporting oral and anal sex), and more sexual partners in the last year. In contrast, the prevalence of masturbation was lower among men reporting more frequent vaginal sex. Both men and women reporting same-sex partner(s) were significantly more likely to report masturbation. Masturbation is a common sexual practice with significant variations in reporting between men and women